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The 1943 Australian Shilling featured King George VI on the obverse with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX : F : D : IND : IMP" around the edge, designed by Thomas H Paget. The expression is abbreviated Latin meaning - "George VI by the Grace of God, King of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". The reverse features a Merino sheeps head with the words "Australia" across the top edge and "* SHILLING . 1943 *" around the bottom edge, designed by George Kruger Gray. From 1911 to 1945, the Shilling's composition was 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. They had a milled edge, weighed 5.65 grams and were 23.5 mm in diameter. There were 1.58 million minted in Melbourne and 16 million minted in San Francsico.
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Who is on the 1939 Australian Ten Shilling note?
King George VI appears on the front of the 1937 Australian Ten Shilling note.
Where was the Australian Shilling minted?
From its initial issue in 1910, until 1915 inclusive, the Australian Shilling was minted at the Royal Mint London and has no mintmark. Some of the 1915 issue of the Australian Shilling were minted at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham and have a mintmark "H". From 1916 to 1926 inclusive, the Australian Shilling was minted at either the Royal Australian Mint Melbourne or Sydney. Coins minted at the Melbourne Mint have a mintmark "M", coins minted at the Sydney have no mintmark. With a few exceptions, from 1927 to the last minting in 1963, the Australian Shilling was minted at the Royal Australian Mint Melbourne. Coins minted at the Melbourne Mint have a mintmark "M" if they have a mintmark at all. From 1942 until 1946 inclusive, Australian Shillings not minted at the Melbourne Mint exclusively, were minted in addition to the Melbourne coins at the following Mints - 1942 - San Francisco Mint "S" 1943 - San Francisco Mint "S" 1944 - San Francisco Mint "S" 1946 - Perth Mint - small dot (.) before the "S" in "SHILLING" (.SHILLING)
What animal is on the old Australian shilling?
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What is the value of an 1886 Australian Shilling?
There were no Australian Shillings minted prior to 1910.
What is the value of 2 consecutive 1966 10 shilling Australian notes?
There were no Australian 10 Shilling notes printed in 1966. 1966 is the year they were withdrawn after being replaced by the One Dollar note.
Is the Australian Ten Shilling note still redeemable?
No, and if it was, you would get only One Dollar for it.An Australian Ten Shilling note, even in poor condition. might get at least Five Dollars.
What is the value of a 1919 Australian Shilling?
The 1919 Australian Shilling was not issued into general circulation and was a "pattern" strike only. An Australian 1919 sterling silver Shilling (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $400,000 AUD. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of an Australian Ten Shilling note Half Sovereign?
The Australian Ten Shilling note had "Half Sovereign" printed on them from 1915 to 1933. To get a valuation, please provide the serial number and the names of the two signatories.
What does a 1992 Shilling coin look like?
Good question, nobody has ever seen one.The last Australian Shilling was minted in 1963.The last British Shilling was minted in 1966.The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965.
How much is 1943 shilling worth?
The value of a 1943 shilling depends on factors such as its country of origin, condition, and demand among collectors. For example, a British shilling from 1943 can be worth anywhere from a few dollars to several hundred dollars if it is in excellent condition or part of a rare minting. To get an accurate valuation, it's best to consult a coin dealer or refer to a recent coin price guide.
When was the first Australian coin made?
The first Australian coins to be put into circulation were the Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling and Florin in 1910.
Is a 1927 Shilling Australian or British?
One Shilling coins were potentially minted by most of the British Empire/Commonwealth countries having their own currencies based on the British Imperial currency system in 1927. The 1927 Australian Shilling has the Australian Coat of Arms on the reverse. If you look at the teeny tiny printing in the scroll at the bottom of the Coat of Arms, you will see "ADVANCE AUSTRALIA". All Australian coins have "AUSTRALIA" on them somewhere. The 1927 British Shilling shows a lion rampant on a crown on the reverse. British coins are almost unique in the world by never having the country name on them.
